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What's the most effective
way to heat my pool?
This depends on what you
are looking for. I will
run through the basic
differences between the
different types of
systems.
Heat Pumps - Heat pumps
are more expensive up
front to purchase
than gas heaters and about
the same price as a
comparable solar system.
Heat pumps are more
efficient than a gas
heater. You can heat your
pool for as little as a $1
a day with a heat pump.
Heat pumps usually carry a
10+ year warranty.
Who should buy a heat pump
- Someone looking to heat
their pool many times
through out the year.
Gas Heaters - Gas heaters
are less expensive up
front. The life span of a
gas heater is
approximately 6 years. Gas
heaters heat the quickest
but cost the most to run.
Who should buy a gas
heater - Anyone wanting to
heat their pool or spa
quick but use it few times
a year, since it is costly
to use it constantly.
Solar - Solar is great
since it doesn't cost
anything to run. It will
heat your pool by as much
as 10 degrees in most
spring and summer months.
Solar is not a good choice
if you want to swim in the
winter. Solar will extend
your swimming season
approximately 4-9 weeks.
Who should buy solar -
Solar is great for those
wanting to swim warm
during the spring, summer,
and part of fall.
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What electrical work is
needed if I purchase a
heater?
Heat Pumps require their
own 220v electrical
breaker. We recommend
hiring a electrical
contractor to pre-wire for
the heat pump.
Solar Panels do not
require any electric.
Gas Heaters require a 220v
electrical pre-wire.
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